What are the essentials for a game room?
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EverydayBeast
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Love good retro signs
Recommend Pete's game room
Recommend Pete's game room
Orbital2060
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Badlucktroll
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If I had the space I'd have a CRT and it would be perfect for retro gaming but as it is - it's more for the rare time I want to play something older, or something on PC is good enough to keep me in there once work is over lol (like Doom The Dark Ages now)Ah, sweet.
Your game room is mostly purposed for retro gaming? That's something to consider.
StereoVsn
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I have all my retro stuff (PS2-3, Dreamcast, Saturn, Emu PC, PS5, XSX and one of the Switches in the basement hooked up to 65" C4 OLED but I also have vanilla 1080p Sony TV which actually works a bit better with some of the older PS3 titles.
Got a decent Soundbar setup alongside it , some LED lighting you can control (fairly cheap one off Amazon, not $$ Philips). And my foldable racing setup is also there. So yeah, decent TV or two (if you have retro stuff), good lighting setup, nice shelves for consoles and games, and comfy seating, you will be good to go. Cool Video Game posters and a bar setup are a bonus.
That said, it's not a completely separate area, it's right across my little home gym area and some kids stuff there as well.
I just don't have the space to do completely separate room. I was trying to get a place when we were house hunting back in 2021, but with housing prices in DC area absolutely crazy, that didn't happen.
Got a decent Soundbar setup alongside it , some LED lighting you can control (fairly cheap one off Amazon, not $$ Philips). And my foldable racing setup is also there. So yeah, decent TV or two (if you have retro stuff), good lighting setup, nice shelves for consoles and games, and comfy seating, you will be good to go. Cool Video Game posters and a bar setup are a bonus.
That said, it's not a completely separate area, it's right across my little home gym area and some kids stuff there as well.
I just don't have the space to do completely separate room. I was trying to get a place when we were house hunting back in 2021, but with housing prices in DC area absolutely crazy, that didn't happen.
Plies
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This sounds amazing. How long did it take to all come together?
TerribleAtThisGame
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Punching bag with Miyazaki's face on it.
Plies
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I have one with Don Mattrick's face.
TerribleAtThisGame
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I don't know who he is but he already looks like a giga cunt.
StereoVsn
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Couple years probably? It's easier than it sounds honestly. Setting up TV and sound bar is straightforward. Getting some "mood lighting" takes a day basically unless you go crazy.
The main thing is getting the shelves and console setup, but you can get that in IKEA with some modifications. That will probably take the longest, lol. I wouldn't go crazy on the setup initially either.
Rentahamster
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Games.
A room, too.
Essentially.
A room, too.
Essentially.
Lionel Richie
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My wife isn't into gaming, we spend a lot of time doing everything else. I think forcing your hobby into someone else isn't exactly healthy.
killatopak
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tissues and lotion
p_xavier
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Ewwwe PC.
HYDE
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Love the RarE Sux! on the bricks in the right side of the photo plus the chicken potpie…
Seen that photo a thousand times over the years but have never enhanced it to notice little details…
LavitzSlambert
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Don't have one yet, but when I do it'll probably be for older consoles and just have a relaxed/fun vibe. I have a bunch of decorative stuff that wouldn't belong anywhere else, aside from that I'll buy a cheap soundbar for my old plasma TV and work with what furniture I already own that will get repurposed for the room.
Connificent
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PeteBull
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was about to post this beauty, kudos, sir
Audible Silence
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if its a somewhat modern home, like 80s or newer, i wouldnt worry about the weight of the equiptment since most of the weight will be spread out. not like a gun safe or gym set where all the weight is focused on one point. wouldnt hurt to ring up your plans during the inspection.
Badlucktroll
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whats the story behind this image? i have always wondered.was about to post this beauty, kudos, sir
spookyfish
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Yes. But probably not as thought of by NEOGAF — I have 14 Arcade1Ups in a playroom upstairs, so it's like a literal "gameroom" from the 80s/90s.
We have arcade night every now and then.
We have arcade night every now and then.
PeteBull
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I first did a search for the old "gaming-setup" thread but only the 360 version came up (and I'm certianly not going to post in there).
Anyways, here is my setup....
My games collection:
My lounge-chair (alot comfier than you'd think):
G.P.O.V. (gahiggidy-point-of-view):
Anyways, here is my setup....
My games collection:
My lounge-chair (alot comfier than you'd think):
G.P.O.V. (gahiggidy-point-of-view):
Northeastmonk
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I've got a dedicated game room. It's still a work in progress because I've got stuff still in boxes and stuff on its way this next week.
Badlucktroll
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I have a shelf like that too. I am going to get a Nuka Cola rocket bottle to put on itI ordered a display cabinet from Wayfair. I had to put it together but they gave me a 15% coupon. It was under $200 and has internal lighting.
I've got a dedicated game room. It's still a work in progress because I've got stuff still in boxes and stuff on its way this next week.
DeaconOfTheDank
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If you have any retro consoles - a comfy recliner, decent CRT, some nice shelves to store consoles and controllers will go a long way
Not my picture, but this setup is practically my ideal:
Not my picture, but this setup is practically my ideal:
Plies
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Good stuff.I ordered a display cabinet from Wayfair. I had to put it together but they gave me a 15% coupon. It was under $200 and has internal lighting.
I've got a dedicated game room. It's still a work in progress because I've got stuff still in boxes and stuff on its way this next week.
Edit - I just noticed that you have an original copy of Xenogears in there!
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Super Lemon Drop
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In terms of aesthetic and furnishings and comforts...that's up to you? There isn't a template for a game room. Create a setup based on the reality of the space you're using, and with the things you'd like to have in there.
Plies
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Thank you, Captain Obvious
Plies
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No can do. I want to keep the funk in.
SILKYSMOOTH30FPS
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A quality chair is all that matters, and that chair can't have "gaming chair" written anywhere on the box.
Plies
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Yeah, typical gaming chairs look like complete ass to me.
I want something with a classy/adult aesthetic, that's also comfortable as well.
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DryvBy
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I love that my wife isn't an annoying piece of crap like some of you other dudes have it. My wife is near perfect. She enjoys reading the strategy guides to me while we game in some RPG. Heck, she's even watching me play DS2 which even I was like "babe, go do whatever else you want. I have packages to drop off."
Mister Wolf
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Pizza and beer.
Plies
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Beer is a must.
I wouldn't be too fond of eating or snacking in a game room, though.
That's just me.
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Mister Wolf
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Nydius
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Is it really a game room if you don't outfit it in retro late-80's/early-90's arcade/bowling alley fluorescent carpet?
I think not.
Kidding, I would never know. I live in a house that's barely big enough for three people, so my "gaming room" is a corner of my living room. But believe me if I ever won a lottery, I'd have a house with a big ass basement that would be my own private arcade, skee-ball, pool hall, and massive console gaming space.
And it would be covered with retro 80's fluorescent carpet.
I think not.
Kidding, I would never know. I live in a house that's barely big enough for three people, so my "gaming room" is a corner of my living room. But believe me if I ever won a lottery, I'd have a house with a big ass basement that would be my own private arcade, skee-ball, pool hall, and massive console gaming space.
And it would be covered with retro 80's fluorescent carpet.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
My wife is great and I do know a fair number of guys who do not have a wife that's nearly as accommodating, so I know how good I have it... but you must understand that my entire persona is shtick.